24 Business Associates | Suppliers We strive for openness, high ethical standards and long-term working relation- ships with our suppliers and contractors. We select suppliers according to quality and delivery reliability to put us in the best position to deliver the right products or services at the right time to our clients. The choice of suppliers is based on EAB’s values, in other words, our suppliers should fully understand the values EAB represents. A sustainable supply chain is built on quality and expertise at every level and a joint responsibility for following international conventions and laws, as well as other client requirements. A prerequisite for shared value creation is increased interaction. We should look after our suppliers, but at the same time avoid ending up in a dependency situation that makes us vulnerable as a company. Business Associates | Competitors At EAB we should always treat our competitors with respect by following the relevant applicable laws, rules and regulations. Through sound finances and profitability we will focus on continual investments, expertise, positive working environment and product and production developments that create high competitive barriers and thereby make us a strong market contender. We value the long-term partnerships we have with our clients, which creates mutual loyalty.